Because it’s more fun in the Philippines

by Vikki

posted January 5, 2013

category Philippines, Where is Vikki?

This blog is going to be updated soon because I’m going to these places this month. Please watch out for these stories. Til then!    

Happy Holidays!

by Vikki

posted December 26, 2012

category Philippines

Hello folks! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays, too. Yesterday I was out with Finn and Jake for some sangria at Barcino’s. After catching up with Jake’s lovelife (and new tattoo, a wingless griffin), we stopped by The Residences so he could change and so we could enjoy the view of Makati’s skyline.  Hope you’re having [...]

Saturday Night Tex-Mex Shenanigans

by Vikki

posted December 15, 2012

category Philippines, Travel Tunes

If you’re too lazy to cook or have no talent or skills (like me), then it’s absolutely no problem if you live in the Philippines. There’s a restaurant just about anywhere. Today, my feet took me to Makati Avenue for some authentic Mexican treat. Great: Wide selection of beverages. Imported juices, softdrinks, and beer are [...]

Home

by Vikki

posted December 1, 2012

category Musings, Philippines, Where is Vikki?

Today, exactly one year ago, I was wandering the streets of Jakarta alone. And then I met someone new and unfortunately, I didn’t get to tell you about my solo adventure in Indonesia on this blog because well, life happened. I wanted to tell you about how I saw Yogyarkta in one day and why [...]

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Double Post: Beach Bumming 2012

by Vikki

posted April 29, 2012

category Philippines, Where is Vikki?

We love the beach. And because I have not been blogging for the longest time, I decided to come up with a double beach post. Surfing in Bagasbas On our very first out of town trip, a day after my birthday, we went to Camarines Norte to learn how to surf. Bagasbas isn’t exactly your [...]

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Catching Up

by Vikki

posted April 28, 2012

category Philippines, Where is Vikki?

Oh, I still have a blog. After that trip to Puerto Galera, I guess you can say that life happened. The good news: I got me a new boyfriend and I’m learning a new language! The bad news: My work schedule has gotten whack. But I resigned very recently so there shouldn’t be any excuse for [...]

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Hello, 2012.

by Vikki

posted January 1, 2012

category Travel Tunes

Happy New Year, folks! I hope you had an awesome celebration like moi. Sorry if I have not been posting lately. It’s bad, I know. On top of my already busy schedule, I have a social life now. Haha. Speaking of social life, I’ve been finding myself in clubs lately (thrice in the last month).  [...]

Giving Back – Habitat for Humanity Calauan

by Vikki

posted December 22, 2011

category Philippines, Where is Vikki?

This year has been a very good year for me thus when our company called for volunteers for Habitat for Humanity in Calauan, Laguna, I’ve decided to join. There were a total of 37 Convergys Community Action Network volunteers who joined this activity. Despite the fact that everyone was still woozy from their work, each [...]

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Puerto Galera Weekend Getaway

by Vikki

posted December 7, 2011

category Philippines, Where is Vikki?

The “ber months” are supposed to be cold months, right? But Manila has been nothing but hot and humid (except for some occasional rain). This is exactly why one Friday evening last November right after work, I’ve decided to pack my bag and head off to the nearest beach getaway, Puerto Galera. How to get [...]

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24-Hour Macau (Part 3)

by Vikki

posted December 6, 2011

category Macau, Where is Vikki?

This is (hopefully) the final installment of my story on how I spent 24 hours in Macau. We ended in a bus stop in A-ma Temple last time and that bus was headed to Taipa. Taipa Gwen and I got off a little bit farther than where we should get off so we ended walking [...]

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